You know public opinion has turned against you when, after a quarrel with someone, they’re the Nate Quarry to your Kalib Starnes. In the great Romoshop of life, that’s about as low as you can get. Rarely in this sport has anyone, without the benefit of a positive drug test or particularly heinous crime, gone from hero to zero in the eys of the fans as fast as Fedor Emelianenko has. But that’s M-1 Global for you. Breaking new ground even while doing absolutely nothing.

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Who the fuck cares about all the shit talking Dana White has said about Fedor. He talked shit about Kimbo; Kimbo did a season of TUF. He talked mad shit about Tito; Tito is back in the UFC.

They do not need one fighter to legitimize their hold on MMA worldwide. You're a goddamn fool if you think ONLY FEDOR ALONE can do that.

Idiot.

Keyser Soze- August 2, 2009 at 7:31 pm

M-1's backed by the russian mafia, who holds all dear to Fedor to keep him on a leash, which is why he's so quick to abide by their ridiculous demands.

Not that it needs to be said, but I'm kidding here (for those that can't determine the obvious).

This is the new millenium, and there's an easy way to settle this. Take it to Judge Wapner! Fedor jumps ship, DW and Zuffa pays the breach of contract settlement (has to be cheaper than what Zuffa offered him as a contract) on Fedor's behalf, and we can all move on and go about real business.

The judge can decide punitive damages based on fights remaining on Fedor's contract * average attendance * ppv sales.

So... 3 fights left * 100 ppl per show * 14 ppv sales (all the smart folks watched it streaming or dl'ed it for nothing). I figure Fedor's worth about $200k max to M-1, yet they are role-playing it as if they're a money and marketing machine. It's not like they are selling millions of PPV's and filling stadiums because of one fighter.

F*ck M-1, pay them their penalty pittance and be done with them, and have one less competing organization (if you could even call them that).

Either that, or sign every available free agent fighter (including Arlovski and Sylvia) so there's no one left for Fedor to fight. He can remain under M-1's bullshit contract, sitting on the sidelines going broke until he's too old to fight anymore.

Ghost- August 2, 2009 at 5:35 pm

All great athletes go where the greatest competition is PERIOD. Kobe, Lebron, Wade, could all go overseas and make more money over there. Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin could all play in Europe for more cash. If it's not about the money for M-1 Global, or it's the "respect" factor from Dana, or whatever the reason could be, it should be about the competition for Fedor. The "Good" of MMA lies in the hands of Fedor, the FIGHTER. Doing what he does best, against the best. M-1 will turn MMA into what boxing is now. A world of politics, greed, shady business - and where the best NEVER fight the best.

Videodrome_NOW- August 2, 2009 at 9:20 am

This is what i love about the comments section, everyone bitching at everyone all because everyone thinks that their perspective is the only serious, accurate one. Why does everyone continue to take themselves so seriously? No one can come on here and have a laugh?? If anyone truly had anything against Fedor, and not Fedor's management, that's their fault, who gives a shit? How can people come on here and talk shit on this site for being biased, and not know that it is their own retardation for coming on this site and reading biased articles? You want unbiased journalism? Where the fuck in this world does that exist?

All the people that come here and talk shit on others are just as fucking worthless as the the people that they pretend to be better than. Have a nice day.

The fact is that USA>world and UFC>rest when it comes to mma. M1 will slow walk the last 3 fights and pump the fedor-well dry. His only true HW shot was to be in the UFC. By the time he makes it back, even if he is 3-0....he will out of touch with what serious competition is. In the meantime, he can keep fighting UFC rejecteds and test dummies....ya know....BOGs,AA, and Syliva.

UFC fan- August 2, 2009 at 8:44 am

"leonard cohen Says:
Sun, 08/02/2009 - 00:18

id love to see what ufc fan looks like. nothing would be funnier than to see the dipshit saying 'fedor is a pussy who doesnt fight' in real life."

You're kinda queer ain't ya boy? You wanna see what I look like? You mean like naked or something? You ARE kinda queer ain't ya boy?
Now what does you getting to see me change how I feel? I would tell FAKDOR to his stupid mongoloid looking face he is a pussy for not signing with UFC. Tell me what he would do to me? You are aware they can't just attack people cause they dare to have an opinion, but I would love for his dumb russian ass to attack me, I bet I would make more money in the fight than he would!
Now shut up, and stop trying to picture me naked you fruit roll up.

trsigley- August 2, 2009 at 6:04 am

Is Fedor even still relevant? If he never fights again would anyone except his fans even care? Maybe he can just keep fighting Arlovski and Sylvia over and over again......

Seoul Brother- August 2, 2009 at 5:47 am

No, it's Juicy Tits Barnett's fault for fucking up the fight.

"Gee, I had no idea it was gonna show up TWICE"
"I swear it's a false positive."
"I didn't intentionally shoot up. Professor Xavier used his wooga wooga mind powers to load up a syringe with artificial nut juice and he shot me in the ass with it."

It's also Tom Atencio's fault for being one of the worst MMA pimps EVER.

I hope both of these fucking losers get shanked with a rusty ka-bar dipped in hantavirus.

Repeatedly.

leonard cohen- August 2, 2009 at 12:19 am

is it really fedors fault that he didnt fight the number two heavyweight in the world tonight?

leonard cohen- August 2, 2009 at 12:18 am

id love to see what ufc fan looks like. nothing would be funnier than to see the dipshit saying 'fedor is a pussy who doesnt fight' in real life.

UFC fan- August 2, 2009 at 12:15 am

Fedor who?
I thought for sure we were NOT talking about nobody losers who are to scared to fight in the big leagues.
The only ones who care are the gay Fedor fans, and I have seen enough of their stupidity.
Are we done now? Can we move on to ANY fighters who actually fight and are not pussy's?

leonard cohen- August 1, 2009 at 11:25 pm

???? why does fedor need the ufc? hes making plenty of money as is. he has stopped the two previous ufc champs before randy in the last year. in the first round! he needs to fight the 4-1 brock? not really.

KINGMADE- August 1, 2009 at 11:07 pm

Leonard is now sucking off any pro Fedor fans that post. Fedor is good, but he has only beaten cupcakes the last few years. He needs this more than the UFC needs him. I say fuck em. I am tired of hearing about all this bullshit. Move on. Nothing to see here.

leonard cohen- August 1, 2009 at 10:48 pm

im glad some people with common sense are speaking up. i hope he takes any attention away from the ufc that he can. fuck dana.

tallkitchenbags- August 1, 2009 at 8:22 pm

OneTwo speaks the truth. Fedor has absorbed a lot of shit and disrespect from DW over the years. Good on him for turning down the initial offer which might very well have been insulting. The UFC has some pretty draconian policies regarding fighter's images and sponsorship and I'm glad Fedor turned them down. UFC needs him if they are to legitimize their hold on MMA worldwide. Until DW lands the Emperor, it's a blot on their record and it must irk him something fierce to be known as the guy who couldn't put together the biggest fight of the day. Sorry Dana, no hegemony for you.

Think_Act_Prevail- August 1, 2009 at 7:59 pm

All I have to say is this.

Anyone who has turned their back on Fedor, or suddenly leapt upon the "Fedor is a bitch" bandwagon, go to the M-1 global site. Look up their fighters and click on Fedor.

Are you there? Alright, now look at his championships!

The man is the Pride champ of 2066!

Fedor is -such- a badass that he's won titles which won't exist for another 57 years!

But that also leads to the idea that pride will become its own promotion again. Which means; by 2066 or any time between now and then, Fedor will not only be be champion in another 57 years, but also disassociate Pride from the UFC altogether.

Fedor -- he's so good he transcends time. He is a machine, sent back through time (the year 2066 apparently) to terminate all negotiations that may give him the opportunity to test his "pfp best fighter alive" skills. Killing his chances at making millions is just an added perk.

Comparing M-1 Global to a completely unfeeling machine bent on domination and control -- not much of a stretch when you think about it.

..or they should just proof-read their "co-promotion" worthy site better. Whichever.

One Two- August 1, 2009 at 7:57 pm

fuck it i've had it. This shits personal and I'm glad fedors sticking to his guns. i hope fedor never goes to the UFC, first dana trys to fuck him with some bullshit offer just like he did with alot of pride guys like hellboy another one of my favorite fighters, then he talks shit about fedor for two years then wants to resign him with shit he should of offered the first time and then refuses to co promote which would be fucking awesome, fuck the UFC! Fedor don't give a shit hes fought for the japanese who are true fans. you think brock lesnar gives a fuck what the russians think of him I'm sure fedors the same way about Americans. this makes Fedor even more Awesome that he didn't give in to the UFC and help them become the monopoly on MMA that they're trying to become.

baldmidget- August 1, 2009 at 7:34 pm

he has been on the market for what a week? why would he want to entertain all the possible offers.

there is a reason why he doesn't stay at 60 dollar hotel rooms when travelling. despite m-1 being assholes, they do have some business acumen.

arguably the UFC is jumping in to overpay him as he won't be a massive draw to the mouth breather fans. that is if the details of the contract were true, which you guys seem to have initially took as gospel (congrats you won't ever get a better offer), then came back on stating that nothing could be trusted out of either sides mouths.. and now seem to again take as quasi gospel..

There is no need for him to sign with the ufc inside of a week and get on a ppv in 2 months. Sure all the internet commandos myself included would love to see it but yeah..

AussieJosh- August 1, 2009 at 7:09 pm

FEDOR IS UNDER CONTRACT WITH M1!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THREE FIGHTS LEFT HE SAID!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU WANT HIM TO DO! so maybe after that he will go to the UFC but one would think he is nearly past his peak!

Smeewa- August 1, 2009 at 7:05 pm

Fedor is still awesome.

way cooler than brock.

reddog- August 1, 2009 at 6:22 pm

btw, no one has ever beaten fedor.

this will get worked out, with the ppv between chestnar and ice cream goin down new years eve. and that is my wild speculation of the day.

joey- August 1, 2009 at 4:45 pm

The UFC hype or dis-hype machine is at it again! So what if M-1 wants a healthy chunk of PPV revenue, they are CO-PROMOTING the fight. The UFC only cares about money, why shouldn't M-1? Every time Dana fucks over a UFC fighter for 100 PERCENT of their image or moneymaking ability, everyone goes to the presses. When the most elite MMA fighter in the game today turns it around, poor old UFC and Dana White. Doesn't seem fair.

If there's anyone who can diss the UFC and still carry on a legacy, its Fedor. You may disagree with M-1, but don't disrespect Fedor. The man has only gone 30-1 and beat the shit out of everyone he has fought. Georges "Tap Out to Strikes" St Pierre and Anderson Silva cannot say the same....

reddog- August 1, 2009 at 2:57 pm

First off....i agree with 831...if you are posting upwards of 5 paragraphs, you might want to edit. Rambling on makes us ignore you

Anyone who says Fedor is scared obviously ignore the fact that he decimated Pride's HW division. Including Big Nog, who not that long ago fought for the interim HW UFC belt. And Cro Cop in his prime. And Coleman. So i guess the UFC features cans now? I also love that Arlovski is now labeled a can for Fedor. Perhaps these people dont remeber his 5 fight win streak going into that match. Yes, we all now know he suffers from extreme glassjawitis.

Fedor will sign with UFC, dont worry....be patient

831 Son- August 1, 2009 at 2:02 pm

Nice to see people treat this site like an english class by writing short essays.

Plain and simple people: Fedor is the man, we know that. But he is being a pussy bitch and letting other clowns do the "negotiating" with the UFC. Leave it be until anything happens, maybe just treat it like you guys did Tito. Fuck em.

leonard cohen- August 1, 2009 at 1:50 pm

wow that post just sucked.

Seoul Brother- August 1, 2009 at 1:36 pm

I think there's a lot of confusion about what some fans are feeling about Fedor Emelianenko and whether or not he's an utter douchebag , a pompous douchebag, a delusional douchebag, or just a pawn. I certainly have been a fan of his, but I've admired other fighters like Igor Vovchanchyn, Sakuraba Kazushi, and Rickson Gracie. I'd love to see all three of these legends fight again. I've been a fan of MMA well before I saw a UFC fight. For me it started with seeing "Rickson Gracie: Choke" (I still have that on VHS). That having been said, I'd love to see Fedor Emelianenko fight anywhere as long as the opponents were worthy to stand in the ring with him. Shit, if there's one fighter I sincerely think would be worth every goddamned penny to fight Fedor Emelianenko, it's Rickson Gracie.

He's fought on his terms (or at least the terms of M-1), and the opponents were far from spectacular. This is based less on their records, but their performance in the ring. I have to admit that giving a fighter an expedited shot at the title is disrespectful to everyone from the rookies to the journeymen who are eying the same title. I don't think Brock Lesnar should have received such an opportunity so quickly. Does he have skill? Hell fucking yes. Is he powerful? Absofuckinglutely. Does he have the chops (i.e. a combination of ground & pound, stand up, bjj, and other martial arts)? Umm... errrr... can I get back to you on that?

Would I like to see Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brock Lesnar? Absolutely. I'd also like to see Freddy vs. Jason vs. Michael Myers vs. Ash. I don't think that would be likely to happen anytime soon. I'd also like to see Sakuraba Kazushi fight Rickson Gracie. It's not about Brock Lesnar. It's not about any particular fighter. It's about one organization attracting the highest number of fighters on the planet. Lately some of the fighters for the UFC have had to be let go because they've been losing too many matches. This is simply natural selection at work. If your skill in the octagon isn't as good as the next guy, BUH BYE. It's simply an issue of probability. Out of all the fighters in the UFC, some of them are true shitkicker-heartbreaker-lifetakers. Some of them might even become as renowned as Chuck Liddell, Mark Coleman, and Randy Couture. I wish there were more than one 800-lb gorilla organizations besides Zuffa. Remember when Chuck Liddell fought in Pride F/C? Remember what kind of promise that held?

If Dana White and The Fighter Who Will Not Be Named Tito Ortiz can make up, I have every faith that seemingly insurmountable problems like co-promotion with Zuffa can happen. Just not with a bunch of delusional jackasses like M-1.

One Two- August 1, 2009 at 1:10 pm

yeah i'll always be a Fedor fan, no matter where he fights, win or lose, the guy brings it! he fights to win you don't see Fedor lay n praying or trying to out point people or throwing light punches he throws bombs and submits mofos.

Dubbayoo- August 1, 2009 at 12:58 pm

UFC > Fedor.

I'm sure that pisses a lot of people off, but it's true. Accept it.

leonard cohen- August 1, 2009 at 12:55 pm

i really wish this site wasnt so biased. i do enjoy their senses of humor and the constant updates of entertaining articles but they sound like all the fans that just got into the ufc in the last couple years a lot of the time.

leonard cohen- August 1, 2009 at 12:41 pm

this is sad. remember when fedor was fighting nogueira and cro cop while sylvia and arlovski were fighting every month in the ufc? and remember when fedor came over and knocked both of them out in the first round? and because hes not fighting the 4-1 brock you sheep that just got into this sport in the last couple years just insult whatever this site tells you to.

bleve- August 1, 2009 at 12:11 pm

"Rarely in this sport has anyone... gone from hero to zero in the eyes of the fans as fast as Fedor Emelianenko has."

According to what, the choir in these comments? Never have I seen so many backslapping turds, who simply robotically echo what the bens say.

The UFC doesn't even need to pay for PR when you get this type of free, biased nonsense.

There are, however, a few reasonable voices amongst the UFC fluffers... Jay Smith, FightFan, UncleSamsMisgui...

If he's gone from hero to zero where's the poll? Oh right, its strictly slanted conjecture.

Streitigkaiser- August 1, 2009 at 11:56 am

Amen brother.

LockDown- August 1, 2009 at 11:53 am

What fight was photoshopped in this article?

UncleSamsMisguidedChild- August 1, 2009 at 11:16 am

no one will ever know what the offer was. Dana could have very well lowballed him so that he does not come in and destroy his HW division. call me a nuthugger I don't care but Fedor is the Tiger Woods of MMA. Do I think M1 had a right to ask for co promotion yes when you hold that card you shoot for the moon. On the other hand I think M1 is fucking weaksauce. Had Dana been more open to co promoted events I would have loved to see that happen ala UFC champs vs Affliction champs to unify all titles. I posted this before comparing it to NFC vs AFC a superbowl of MMA all fans win. But M1's stable is a joke so well never get to see this as long as Fedor owns part of M1 and is obviously looking at the bigger picture and growing M1 to UFC status in Russia.

Then again maybe ill come out and be honest and say im relieved that Fedor didn't sign with the UFC. Maybe there is a pretty good chance that the silverback named Brock could possibly hold him down and hammer fist him to sleep like an angry 4 year old. No true Fedor fan wants to see that or admit it like I just did.

just some dong- August 1, 2009 at 11:02 am

DW offered Fedor oodles of cash - plus everything else the guy wanted - because he's a fan first and wants to see Fedor vs. Brock and Fedor vs. Randy as bad as we do. He has also stated in interviews that he looks at Fedor as one of the top HWs in the world - just not a top P4P fighter, because the runnings for that are so competitive, and because none of Fedor's recent opponents have been P4P greats. So that's why he bent over backwards to sign the guy. Fedor v. anyone in the UFC would have sold millions as well, because the UFC knows how to build and sell fights. Another strong motivator.

Who knows what the deal is with Fedor's M-1 contract... but I doubt he would lie about it. Makes no sense and the guy doesn't seem like a liar to me. So when Fedor himself says he's got 3 fights left with M-1 (and he did say this in a Sherdog interview), I believe it.

That means we might see Fedor fighting in the UFC in about a year or so, depending on how fast those fights are booked in M-1. By then he should still be a dangerous fighter (he's not that old, right?), while Brock will continue to improve. Now Randy, on the other hand, is the one I feel really needs to ink a fight with Fedor ASAP if he's to have any hope of beating him. Time will tell.

This gif, while hilarious, is a bit premature. Probably like most of this site's readers' ejaculatory habits. (heheh.) If Fedor declines the UFC's offers when he can no longer play the "bound by M-1 contract" card, THEN I'll agree that yes, the guy is scared of fighting top competition and really doesn't want to risk tarnishing his record. I really hope that's not the case though, because seeing Fedor fight in the UFC would settle a lot of disputes and clear up a lot of legitimacy issues. And stuff like that always helps move the sport forward.

Raju-Erkki- August 1, 2009 at 10:45 am

whine u bitches

Raju-Erkki- August 1, 2009 at 10:44 am

buhahaaaa, in your face. Maybe u dont own the world.

godsloneranger- August 1, 2009 at 10:25 am

well for someone who dana said time again that Fedor is overated why so much money? I hope Fedor does'nt do to the ufc. They need competation.And again dadn why someone who u say might be in the top 5 heavyweights in the world get a title shot?, stupid? Dana you deserve bimbo slice. If Dana cared who the real contenders were brock never would have got one after going 2-1 in the ufc. Brock should have had to fight 7 more times just to be conisdered for a shot. Fedor doesnt need dana or the ufc. Dana tried and Fedor decided no, deal with it. Thaey said they money wasnt even better than afflication was giving him. He can do better else where. There are pleaty of good heavyweights for Fedor to fight outside ufc rogers, roid barnett, allstair roidsteem, werdum, monson(only in the us) why not kick his brothers tail?,gilvert vyel, pedro rizzo. Forget Brock he hasnt earned a shot at fedor I mean good grief he has a replica of John Holmes penis tatooed on his chest.

fightfan- August 1, 2009 at 10:20 am

Speaking of M1 Global.....Has anyone ever watched an M1 Global event on HDNET fights??? There may be a couple hundred people there(well, probably a little more). Point is tha it sounds like a library and the ONLY event they host is that stupid M1 country vs country shit on HDNETS. They prolly sell about under $10,000 gate, if that??

And M1 wants to leach of the UFC??? Which is worth, what, hundreds of millions of dollars???

Let's just assume that M1 is worth one million. Let's say the UFC is worth 500 million(and prob more). So M1 wants to co promote with Fedor and split profits??? THe UFC should offer them, 1/500th in terms of co promotion

jimbonics- August 1, 2009 at 10:05 am

Best. Thing. Ever.

Aryan- August 1, 2009 at 10:04 am

LMAO!!
But seriously, am I the only one who thinks that Fador might be blackmailed by M-1???????????GUN TO HIS HEAD????????????
You never know with those "sneaky fuckin russions"

One Two- August 1, 2009 at 10:03 am

the era of Pride and true knowledgable MMA fans is over, enter the casual fans and booing retards who are more excited to see a giant WWE superstar with three wins and 1 loss fight than barnett 23-5 the legitimate number two contender.

AliveMMA- August 1, 2009 at 9:59 am

Yeah I USED to be the biggst fedor fan ever, but I can't respect a guy that can't speak for himself. Fedor even admitted on Inside MMA that he can speak and understand English well.
Vadim jus translates for Fedor so he can be by him all the time, and tell him what to do.

Also, I guarantee that Fedor DOES NOT have 3 fights left on his M-1 contract. He actually signed a contract that mandates the amount of time he has with M-1, not a specific number of fights. He actually only has two months left on his M-1 contract. Vadim and Fedor are some sneeky, lying Russians.

Hey Fedor, how can you have 3 fights on you contract when you only have two months left on contact? That's DOUCHE!

OK, for the last time stupids. Fedor has a BINDING, WRITTEN, contract with M-1 for 3 more fights. If Elmer Stupidstein continues to screw up Fedors chances of getting in the UFC, I'll bet money he'll be there after those 3 fights are done. I believe he wants to fight there, but he's gettin "Dana Whited" russian style. Be patient my dumb red headed step children.......just be patient.

Bob Reilly- August 1, 2009 at 9:51 am

I don't get it.

Casa de los pantelones- August 1, 2009 at 9:43 am

Awww, I want a Dana White bobblehead...

U R All GSP Nut-huggers- August 1, 2009 at 9:42 am

fuck dana white and ufc. he cried like a little bitch kid about fedor at the end of his conference call and needs to get over himself. why should fedor want to work for some asshole who talks shit about him when he's already got plenty of money and a boatload of fine ass russian whores at home?

Danxxx- August 1, 2009 at 9:37 am

lol ahahahaahah too funny man.

Biffmiester- August 1, 2009 at 9:33 am

Now that's comedy.

fightfan- August 1, 2009 at 9:21 am

Cant get enough of that!!! Already visited the site about a dozen times in the past 15 minutes

Seoul Brother- August 1, 2009 at 9:18 am

Holy no, Batman!

Goddamn that was fuckin' hilarious. Brilliant.

fightfan- August 1, 2009 at 9:05 am

Dana chasing Fedor with a bag of cash and Fedor running!! Priceless. May be the best and funniest thign I seen in a long time!!! Wow. The caption is also perfect!!! LOL all day!

Darkside- August 1, 2009 at 9:02 am

That vid is awesome! Just finally stopped crying from laughing so hard!

Anonymous- August 1, 2009 at 8:57 am

MMA media will probably look back on these few weeks and think "wow, what dumbasses we were" when they're back on Fedor's dick.

FightZen- August 1, 2009 at 8:54 am

This is the greatest pic I've ever seen... I want to marry it.

newdeal- August 1, 2009 at 8:49 am

M1 will cave because their only commodity is fedor and he is losing value quickly and will continue to lose value until they are begging for the original offer

Videodrome_NOW- August 1, 2009 at 8:40 am

by the way, i'm sick of all the cp haters. fuck you. if you hate this site, go back to jerkin it in your parents' basement!

Videodrome_NOW- August 1, 2009 at 8:37 am

maybe kalib starnes should fight fedor to see who the world's biggest bitch of a fighter is. winner gets to fight nate quarry for re-entry into ufc.

Koeikan- August 1, 2009 at 8:34 am

That right there is epic...

Too perfect.

Poo Flinger- August 1, 2009 at 8:32 am

Bye, bye Emelianenko. We hardly knew ye.

My Cage- August 1, 2009 at 8:12 am

M-1 Global are nothing, there's no point in UFC Co-promoting for just 1 fight it's just stupid imo. Leave the Fight Business to the UFC people.